Assumption of the Virgin
- Artist
- Peter Paul Rubens
- Date
- 1626
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Cathedral of Our Lady
"Assumption of the Virgin" is a stunning Religious painting by Peter Paul Rubens, created in 1626 as an impressive Panel altarpiece for the high altar of Antwerp's Cathedral of Our Lady. Exemplifying the grandeur of Baroque art, the painting vividly depicts the moment of the Virgin Mary's celestial ascent, with dynamic movement and dramatic lighting typical of Rubens’ style. Crafted in rich oil paints, the work captures divine transcendence and emotional intensity, making it a hallmark of religious art and a masterpiece of the Baroque era.
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